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The Eatontown Lions Club will support the Jersey Shore Running Club at its Sandy Hook Lighthouse 5K Fun Run/Walk for the Blind at 9:30 a.m. May 2. Entry fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt, and all proceeds will benefit the N.J. Blind Citizens Association's Camp Happiness. For more information, call Frank at 732-542-7741.

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The Monmouth Symphony Orchestra will present the Concordia Youth Chorale at 3 p.m. May 17 at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. A pre-concert talk will be held at 2:15 p.m. in the theater. The concert will include Walton's Henry V Suite, Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn, and Hedges' Psalm 104 as sung by the Concordia Youth Chorale. The Chorale features local students in grades two through 12. Tickets are $25 for seniors, $5 for students, and $30 for all others. For tickets, call the box office at 732-842-9000. For more information, visit www.monmouthsymphony. org.

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The Shrewsbury Chorale will complete its 52nd season with a concert at 8 p.m. June 6 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bank. The concert will feature Schubert's Mass in G, Dvorák's "Songs of Nature," Brahms's "Four Folk Songs," Delius' "To Be Sung of a Summer Night on the Water" and "Midsummer Song," and the American folksongs "Poor Wayfarin' Stranger" and "Shenandoah." Tickets are $20 for seniors and students, $10 for children age 12 and younger, and $25 for all others. For more information, call Joy at 732-776-5276.

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Hazlet Recreation will sponsor an adult hatha yoga program 9-10 a.m. for eight Mondays beginning May 4 at the James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. The cost is $72, with a $15 late fee after April 30. Participants must bring a yoga mat and water. For more information, call recreation at 732-739-0653.

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Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St., will hold its "Blossoms & Blessings" plant sale 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2, and noon-4 p.m. May 3. Offered will be flats, hanging baskets, accent plants and Mother's Day flowers. For more information, contact Marilyn at sneddynj@ aol.com.

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Volunteers are needed 6 p.m. May 20 to help sort the clothing collected for Bridges trip to bring food and clothing to the homeless in New York City. The trip will be May 22. Bagged lunches are also needed. For more information, call the church at 732- 946-8821, email holmdelchurch@verizon. net or visit www.holmdelucc.org.

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The horticulture club at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will hold its annual greenhouse spring plant sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 4 and 8, and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 5-7.

Flowers, vines herbs, houseplants, vegetables, heirloom tomatoes and other plants will be available. Buyers are requested to bring a box, bag or other container to transport plants. For information, call 732-224-2387.

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St. Lawrence Church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor, is seeking vendors for its spring flea market, which will be held 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 2. The fee is $20 per table. The kitchen will be open during the event. Donations of items in good working condition will be accepted, except clothes. For more information, call Terry at 732-290-9231.

Holmdel Historical Society will hold antique appraisals 10 a.m. May 9 at fellowship hall, Holmdel Community United Church of Christ, 40 Main St., Holmdel. An auction led by auctioneer Art Kravetz of Lake Como, will follow at noon. Several appraisers will give estimates of item, and cost is $5 per item. The auction will feature donated antiques, collectibles and general items, and all proceeds benefit the Society's restoration fund.

The Society's next meeting will be 7 p.m. May 26 at Holmdel Senior Center, Crawfords Corner Road. Bill Volpe of the New Jersey Lighthouse Society will give a short talk and slide show presentation on lighthouses in New Jersey. The free meeting is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. For more information on the above, visit www.holmelhistory.org or call Peggy at 732-946-2723.

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St. Catherine's Columbus Society, 5 Shore Acres Ave., North Middletown, will present "All-Star Pro Wrestling," 7:30 p.m. May 9. Featured will be National Wrestling superstars including Hardcore Bob Holly, Balls Mahoney, and The Zombie. Tickets are $20 for ringside, and $17 for bleachers. For tickets, call 732-888-1704.

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Good News Christian Preschool, 60 Maple Place, Keyport, will hold an open house 10 a.m.-noon May 16. Offered are half-day sessions for children age 2 ½ and 3-4, and a pre-K program for 4 year olds. For more information, call 732-335-1522.

Madam Potts and the Mad Pots of Tea Company! will throw the first "Mad, Mad Tea Party" 2-5 p.m. May 3 at Vintage Variety Thrift Store, 76 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. The free event will feature artists, business owners and tea lovers. Attendees will receive 15 percent off any store purchase on vintage clothing, jewelry and other items. There will also be a raffle for a free massage, with tickets $1 each.

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The NY/NJ Baykeeper and Bayshore Regional Watershed Council is seeking volunteers to take part in a cleanup of Luppatatong Creek, Keyport, 10 a.m. to noon May 16. Volunteers should bring gloves and boots (and waders if owned) because the site will be muddy. Meeting area will be on Maple Place between Broadway and Main Street. To RSVP, call Amy at 732-888-9870 or email Testa@nynjbaykeeper.org.

***** The annual Music Fest celebration and fundraiser will be at 7 p.m. on May 16, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 376 Maple Place, Keyport. The event features choirs from 12 local churches and one synagogue, the St. Joseph's hand bell choir, and raises funds for Manna House. A free-will offering will be collected. For more information or to make a donation, call 732-290- 8249.

Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will present "Tips on Living in an Environmentally Safe and Healthy Home" on May 18, and "Reverse Mortgages" on May 20, both at 7 p.m. Both are free, but registration is required and may be done by calling the library at 732-583- 9100.

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St. Mary's Travel Group will offer a trip to the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Md., at 8:30 a.m. on June 13 through 8 p.m. June 14. Costs range from $269-$362, depending on occupancy, and include transportation, accommodations, meals, a tour of Baltimore, and admission to Baltimore National Aquarium. An optional Mass will be at Baltimore Basilica. A trip to see QVC TV Show in West Chester, Pa., and Chaddsford (Pa.) Winery, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on July 11. Cost is $67 for transportation, tours of the studio and winery, and lunch. Reservations must be prepaid. For reservations, call Fran at 732-708-0430 or Pat at 732-615-9088.